{"product_id":"vintage-aynsley-cottage-garden-owl-trinket-box-fine-bone-china-figurine-made-england","title":"Vintage Aynsley Cottage Garden Owl Trinket Box  Fine Bone China Figurine Made England","description":"Beautiful vintage Aynsley Cottage Garden owl-shaped lidded trinket box, made in England from fine bone china.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis charming piece is shaped as a standing owl with moulded facial features and folded wings. The owl is decorated with colourful Cottage Garden flowers and a blue butterfly against a glossy white background, with gold detailing to the eyes and beak.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is not simply a solid owl ornament. It is a figural trinket box with a removable upper section, revealing a small storage space inside for rings, earrings or other tiny keepsakes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecialist replacement-china records catalogue this exact form as the Aynsley Cottage Garden Owl Box \u0026amp; Lid, at approximately 3¾ inches tall. Other sellers sometimes record slightly different measurements of around 3¼–4 inches depending on where the piece is measured.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe owl carries the genuine Aynsley factory mark:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAynsley\u003cbr\u003e\nFine Bone China\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in England\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Cottage Garden pattern was produced from approximately 1970 to 2001, although this individual piece is not marked with a specific year of manufacture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA lovely decorative item for a dressing table, shelf or china cabinet. It would also make a thoughtful gift for an owl collector or someone who collects Aynsley animal giftware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Aynsley \/ John Aynsley \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern: Cottage Garden\u003cbr\u003e\nExact catalogued description: Owl Box \u0026amp; Lid\u003cbr\u003e\nItem type: Figural lidded trinket box \/ owl ornament\u003cbr\u003e\nSubject: Standing owl\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Fine bone china\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: England\u003cbr\u003e\nProduction period: Circa 1970–2001\u003cbr\u003e\nExact date: This individual piece is not dated\u003cbr\u003e\nDecoration: Multicoloured cottage flowers and blue butterfly\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails: Gold accents to the eyes and beak\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate overall height: 3¾ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate widest width: 2½ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate depth: 2¼ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nLid: Removable upper section forming the owl’s head and shoulders\u003cbr\u003e\nUses: Rings, earrings, tiny keepsakes or decorative display\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that the measurements are approximate. The height corresponds with the specialist catalogue record and is consistent with the item’s proportions against the hand shown in the photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage pre-owned condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo obvious chips, cracks or major damage can be seen in the photographs. The removable lid is present and appears to fit correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are light age-related marks and minor signs of previous display and handling, particularly around the underside base. There may also be small areas of wear to the gold detailing consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMore Aynsley China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI have more Aynsley Cottage Garden and vintage fine china available in my shop. Please browse my other pieces here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nhttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/VintageByThomas?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\u0026amp;section_id=18989900\u0026amp;page=4#items\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item will be shipped with a tracking number.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be securely packed and shipped within the estimated delivery date. I can ship internationally; however, you will need to select this before purchase as this will affect the shipping fee.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI operate a standard shipping fee; however, you can select a different delivery option if you would like to pay more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYour item will be securely packed using sturdy boxes, paper and bubble wrap. I like to recycle as much as possible, so please don’t be alarmed if your box has another brand name on it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOrder Processing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe order will first go into the processing stage. This stage involves finding the order and packaging the product ready for shipment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce the order is ready for shipping, it will be sent and you will be alerted that the order has been shipped.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA tracking number is provided with each order so you can track your parcel’s progress. Please message me if you have any issues with tracking your order.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57115804467578,"sku":"ET-4540596593","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/2180\/2618\/files\/il_fullxfull.8272811062_8vma.jpg?v=1785198315","url":"https:\/\/vintagebythomas.com\/products\/vintage-aynsley-cottage-garden-owl-trinket-box-fine-bone-china-figurine-made-england","provider":"VINTAGEBYTHOMAS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}